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Just like you would always   a patch test on your skin along
                                           STEP            choose skincare that suits your   your jawline, where they select
                                            2              skin type and skin concerns,   three or more shades that are

                                                                                       as close match possible to your
                                                           you need to ensure that you
                                                           find a foundation that is as
                                                                                       this technique yourself if you
                                                           close match as possible to your   skin tone. You, too, could try
                                    SELECT                 natural complexion. You may   prefer! Before purchasing your
                                                                                       shade, it’s best to duck outside
                                                           need to purchase a second
                                         YOUR
                                                           foundation for competitions
                                                                                       into natural sunlight to see
                                                           where you may be wearing fake
                                                                                       which shade you prefer and
                                     SHADE                 tan and therefore your base will   which blends in best with your
                                                                                       natural skin tone, as opposed to
                                                           need to match the rest of your
                                                           body. Whilst you can absolutely
                                                                                       relying on the lighting in-store.
                                                           try and match a foundation
                                                           yourself, head to your local   The same process would be
                                                                                       advised for your foundation for
                                                           beauty counter and request for   any competitions; just visit in-
                                                           a makeup professional to match   store whilst you have your tan
                                                           your perfect foundation shade   on and repeat the process!
                                                           - they will more than likely do













                                     Selecting your foundation   for a liquid base that promises
                                     finish does come down to    as much! These formulas often       STEP
                                     personal preference, but it   contain light-reflecting particles   3
                                     also comes down to your skin   and also boast skin benefits and
                                     requirements. Discover which   hydrating ingredients such as
                                     finish you think would suit you   hyaluronic acid, which works to
                                     best.                       retain the skin’s moisture.
                                       SHEER: If you are looking    MATTE: If you need a    CHOOSE
                                     for a light, more natural-  hard-working foundation that
                                     looking base, then search for   will not only be long lasting,   YOUR
                                     formulas that promise a sheer   but also help to control oil and
                                     or lightweight finish. These   minimise the appearances of
                                     formulas, often also referred to   pores, dark circles and redness,   FINISH
                                     as tinted moisturisers will not   try a matte foundation. These
                                     always cover all imperfections   foundations also work to resist
                                     but also provide a tint of colour   sweat, which make them ideal
                                     and help to even out your   for competitions where you
                                     complexion.                 really need your makeup to last
                                       GLOWY/DEWY: If you        the distance.
                                     love a luminous base, then look





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